Texas regulators receive system resiliency plan from Xcel Energy

Kim Riley | Source: Daily Energy Insider | Posted 01/08/2025

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Xcel Energy filed its initial system resiliency plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Dec. 31 to ensure its power systems are more resilient against extreme weather and wildfires.

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Xcel Energy has submitted a system resiliency plan to the Public Utility Commission of Texas aimed at fortifying its power systems against extreme weather and wildfires. The $539 million investment over three years will focus on upgrading the grid infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains region, enhancing equipment, automation, and protection systems to improve reliability and reduce power outages for around 280,000 homes and businesses.

The plan also includes measures to address wildfire risks by implementing advanced inspection techniques, vegetation management, weather monitoring, and fire detection technology. By creating a more modern and adaptable electric grid, Xcel Energy aims to improve safety, mitigate the impact of severe weather events, and enhance its emergency response capabilities to ensure uninterrupted power supply during adverse conditions.

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